Carmen T. Ambar, president of Oberlin College, says institutions like hers need to explain to students and their families that a liberal-arts education is still worth the price.
Ambar also answered five quick questions for the new In the Hot Seat feature, “Are Presidents Overpaid? And 4 Other Questions for Oberlin’s Chief.”
Eric Kelderman writes about money and accountability in higher education, including such areas as state policy, accreditation, and legal affairs. You can find him on Twitter @etkeld, or email him at eric.kelderman@chronicle.com.
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